Ternate to Cotabato flights
Cotabato lies 795 km (494 mi) north-west of Ternate, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ternate | Cotabato | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Philippines |
| Population | 210,836 | 383,383 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | TTE, 4 km out | CBO, 8 km out |
Clocks in Cotabato are 1 h behind Ternate right now, so a 1 h 46 min journey lands only 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cotabato
Crossing from Indonesia into Philippines: money changes from the Rupiah to the Peso (PHP); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +63; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q60061806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ternate
Ternate is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,875 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Cotabato
Cotabato is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,234 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotabato (Awang) Airport (regional) | CBO | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,234 ft | 189 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cotabato from Ternate?
795 km (494 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ternate.
How long does it take to get from Ternate to Cotabato by air?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ternate and Cotabato?
Cotabato is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Manila against Asia/Jayapura).
Which airports are used for Ternate to Cotabato flights?
Typically Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE) to Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO).
What currency do I need in Cotabato?
The Peso (PHP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.